Scaly Blazing Star
NameScaly Blazing Star
Species NameLiatris squarrosa
Common NameScaly Blazing Star
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone (wild plant)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage TypeLinear leaves
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant, no nebari)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spike of purple, thistle-like flowers; slender, linear leaves along the stem.
Description
This specimen, identified as Scaly Blazing Star, is a wild herbaceous perennial plant, not a cultivated bonsai. It exhibits a tall, upright growth habit with a central stalk adorned with numerous vibrant purple, thistle-like flowers and linear leaves.
